Shopping & Dining
ExploreStore (main lobby)
Find the perfect gift for budding scientists and seasoned science enthusiasts in the ExploreStore. This 2,500-square-foot gift shop offers a variety of apparel, educational products, games, and souvenirs.
Hours:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Hours: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday Hours: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Online Gift Shop now available!
Want to buy a gift, for family, a friend or even yourself? Did you forget during your visit to get your souvenir? You can now shop online with us!
Contact the ExploreStore at: 314-289-4458
Or Email us
Planetarium Shop
Find the perfect gift for a budding astronomer, scientists and seasoned science enthusiasts in the Planetarium shop. This 800-square-foot gift shop features space-themed items, including gifts, plush, and apparel.
Friday, Saturday Hours: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday Hours: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Monday, Thursday: CLOSED
Contact the PlanetStore at: 314-289-4458
Science Café and The Cup & Cone
Hours:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Menu
Gluten-Free | Vegan | Vegetarian
Greens
Green Goddess Cobb Salad
Roasted chicken, bacon, chopped romaine, hard boiled egg, cucumber, tomato, pickled red onion, cotija, green goddess dressing
Greens and Grains Salad |
Chopped kale, quinoa blend, roasted root vegetables, dried cranberry, toasted almond, lemon tahini vinaigrette
Cucumber and Tomato Salad |
Spinach, marinated tomato and cucumber, chickpeas, pickled red onion, feta, while balsamic vinaigrette
Handhelds
Served with a bag of chips
Turkey Club
Roasted turkey, bacon, romaine, tomato, pickled red onion, provolone, avocado mayo, toasted sourdough
Hawaiian BBQ Pork Sandwich
House made BBQ pork, sliced pineapple, fresh jalapeno, marinated cabbage, toasted Hawaiian bun
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Roasted chicken, chopped romaine, shaved parmesan toasted croutons, Caesar dressing, flour tortilla
Meatball Sub
Beef and pork meatballs, robust tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan, toasted hoagie
Kids
Served with graham crackers, apple sauce, and juice
Mac & Cheese
Cheese quesadilla
Hot Dog
Uncrustable PB&J
Fiesta
Choice of a 12″ burrito bowl
Pick your protein:
- Cuban braised steak
- Chicken Tinga
- BBQ pork
Served with: Steamed rice, corn and black beans, shredded cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, avocado, salsa verde, sour cream
Pizza
7″ Personal
10″ Gluten Free
Choice of cheese, pepperoni, or sausage
7″ Specialty Pies
Deluxe: Pepperoni, sausage, onion, bell pepper, mushroom, black olive
Meat Lover: Meatball, pepperoni, sausage, bacon
Rotating: Please inquire about daily selection
Beverages & Snacks
Beverages
24oz Fountain drink *Free Refills!
30oz Souvenir *Free Refills on Day of Purchase!
Bottled Beverage
20oz Dasani Water
1 liter Smart Water
Beer & Wine
Red & White Wine
Domestic Beer
Craft Can Beer
24oz Draft Beer
Snacks
Cookies & Rice Crispy
Candy
Chips and Bagged Snack
The Loft
Oakland Building, Second Floor
Hours:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Hours: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM*
Sunday Hours: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM*
*The Loft closes 15 minutes after the last OMNIMAX® Theater show begins.
Fermentation Station
Hours:
Closed for the season
BBQ Grill
Hours:
Closed for the season
Plan Ahead
Some exhibits, attractions and spaces may be closed at this time. Please check our daily schedule or call 314.289.4400 for more information.